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Croque Madam - Courtney Made
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Croque Madam

This French sandwich with a bechamel sauce is the ultimate decadent brunch dish. We always eat it with some form of potatoes and a pickle!
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

Bechamel Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste

Croque Madam Ingredients

  • 4 pieces quality bread
  • 4 slices black forest ham
  • 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or gruyere
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

Bechamel Instructions

  • Melt the butter in your smallest saucepot on medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk well.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking well to smooth out the clumps. Once fully incorporated, reduce heat to low and add the salt and pepper and bay leaf.
  • Whisk for a few minutes, until it is nice and thick. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Sandwich Instructions

  • Take two pieces of bread per person (I love using homemade sourdough) and spread some spicy mustard of choice on them.
  • Top with ham and shredded cheese. Top with another piece of bread.
  • Melt a little butter in a cast iron skillet and put the sandwiches down in there.
  • Top with the bechamel sauce. Transfer to the oven and broil on high for a couple minutes (watch it closely).
  • Fry an egg and top it!